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Current Date And Time In Tema, Ghana

Saturday, 25 July 2026
18:29:52 GMT
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 155,782
District: Tema Metropolitan District

✈️ Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Tema.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Tema with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Tema — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Ghana, which includes Tema, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Ghana before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Ghana's time zone +00:00, country calling code +233 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .GH. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Tema.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+00:00
📞 Country Calling Code+233
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.GH

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Ghana — police 191, ambulance 193, fire brigade 192, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Tema. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Tema.

🚔
Police
191
🚑
Ambulance
193
🚒
Fire
192
📞
General
112

📊 Ghana At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Ghana — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.632
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
65.7
years
📚
Literacy Rate
76.5%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$2,391
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
3.0%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Ghana development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Tema for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Tema
International Airport • ACC
Kotoka International Airport
Accra, GH
18
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Tema's exact coordinates, or Accra's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Tema From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tema to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)4,807 km2,987 mi~ 6h 24m
London (United Kingdom)5,097 km3,167 mi~ 6h 45m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)6,261 km3,890 mi~ 8h 07m
New York (United States)8,249 km5,126 mi~ 10h 27m
Toronto (Canada)8,718 km5,417 mi~ 11h
Singapore (Singapore)11,523 km7,160 mi~ 14h 18m
Los Angeles (United States)12,181 km7,569 mi~ 15h 05m
Tokyo (Japan)13,783 km8,565 mi~ 16h 58m
Sydney (Australia)15,700 km9,756 mi~ 19h 13m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,508 km10,257 mi~ 20h 10m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Tema, Ghana is set to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) with a current offset of UTC +00:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Tema requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneGreenwich Mean Time (GMT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +00:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time6:29 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Tema to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:29 PM on Saturday in Tema. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Tema right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Tema
New York (United States)Sat, 2:29 PM4h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 11:29 AM7h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 2:29 PM4h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 7:29 PM1h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 8:29 PM2h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 10:29 PM4h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 2:29 AM8h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 3:29 AM9h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 4:29 AM10h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 6:29 AM12h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Tema — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Tema is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
₵ 11.63
GHS
€ 1 Euro
₵ 13.23
GHS
£ 1 British Pound
₵ 15.49
GHS
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
₵ 8.12
GHS
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
₵ 8.25
GHS

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Tema

Knowing which languages are used in Tema helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
EnglishAdangmeDagaareDagbaniEweGaGonjaKasemNzemaAkuapem TwiAsante TwiMfantse

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Tema. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Lashibi (Greater Accra, Ghana)2 mi3 kmWNW
⬆️
Ashaiman (Greater Accra, Ghana)2 mi4 kmNNW
⬆️
Tema New Town (Greater Accra, Ghana)3 mi5 kmESE
⬆️
Sakumona (Greater Accra, Ghana)4 mi7 kmSW
⬆️
Nungua (Greater Accra, Ghana)6 mi10 kmSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Tema

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Tema is the Colosseum (Italy), about 4,213 km away. Straight-line distances from Tema to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy4,213 km2,618 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan4,609 km2,864 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,669 km3,523 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru8,276 km5,143 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India8,540 km5,307 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico9,635 km5,987 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China11,741 km7,296 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Tema shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Greater Accra and Ghana. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Greater Accra Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Greater Accra, including major hub cities.
✈️ Ghana Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Ghana.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Tema, Ghana runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type G socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Tema and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Tema.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
GType G: Three rectangular pins
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🧭 Tema's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Tema

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Tema. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Tema — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Tema

Tema keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Ghana. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Tema

The closest airport to Tema is Kotoka International Airport (ACC), about 18 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Tema From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Tema needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Tema gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Tema

Tema rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Tema — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Tema

ℹ️ Tema OverviewSee the full profile of Tema — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Tema MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Tema for distance and direction.
💰 Tema CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Tema

What side of the road do people drive on in Tema?

Tema, like the rest of Ghana, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Tema use?

Tema runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type G sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Tema?

In Tema, reach police on 191, ambulance on 193, fire brigade on 192, a general emergency line on 112. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Tema?

Kotoka International Airport (ACC) is the nearest airport to Tema, about 18 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Tema in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Tema runs on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC +00:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Tema?

Tema shares the official and regional languages of Greater Accra and Ghana — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Tema?

No — Tema uses the Ghanaian cedi (GHS), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Tema currency page for live rates.